Cultural & Linguistic/Disability Sensitivity Quiz

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* 1. Sexual orientation is defined as a person’s emotional, sexual, and/or relation attraction to others. Usually classified as heterosexual, bisexual and homosexual (i.e. lesbian and gay).

True

False

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* 2. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT regarding refugees and immigrants?

The may practice spiritual and botanic healing or treatments before seeking U.S. medical advice.

They may experience longer wait times than other patients.

They may not be familiar with the U.S. health care system.

They may experience illness related to life changes.

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* 3. LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) patients often do not disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity because they do not feel comfortable or fear that they may receive substandard care.

True

False

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* 4. Understanding an individual’s culture is essential to meeting their health care expectations.

True

False

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* 5. According to the American Disability Act (ADA), a person with a disability is any individual with: a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individuals; a record of such impairment/ being regarded as having such impairment.

True

False

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* 6. Best practices for providing interpreting services include which of the following:

Avoid acronyms, medical jargon and technical terms.

Allow enough time for the interpreted session.

All of the answers.

Hold a brief introductory discussion.

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* 7. Understanding the medical concerns of refugees and immigrants takes too much time and effort from our medical staff.

True

False

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* 8. Patients that require language assistance should always bring an interpreter with them to their doctor visits.

True

False

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* 9. Seniors or persons with disabilities can experience which of the following:

Disease/Multiple medications

Visual/Hearing impairments

All of the answers

Caregiver burnout

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* 10. Clear communication is the basis for providing culturally competent care and:

Improves physician and patient satisfaction

Improves office processes

All of the answers

Reduces the risk of malpractice

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* 11. Please provide us with your contact information below (first and last name, company name, email address, and phone#).

Name

Company

Email Address

Phone Number